Freddy Wyant Shines As WVU Tops Penn State In 1914
Freddy Wyant delivers a masterful game at quarterback as West Virginia defeats Penn State, earning praise from fans and radio announcers alike. Despite admiration for his playmaking, some observers remain skeptical of his passing brilliance while noting his leadership and field generalship.
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UCLA Bruin lineman Johnny Peterson returns to center snap
Johnny Peterson of UCLA, a 194 pound lineman and former All-Coast defensive end in 1951 and 1952, has recovered from a hand injury and returns to snapping the ball for the Bruins in their single wing football tactics.
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Cardinals Outfielder Rip Repulski Aims To Play Baseball In High School
St Louis outfielder Rip Repulski recalled wanting to play baseball at Sauk Rapids High School in Minnesota but his team could not enter the high school league because they could not secure a coach.
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Rip) Repulski
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Hinton Tops Stoco 13-7 in 96-Yard late drive win
Vernon Stanley capped a 96 yard fourth quarter drive with a one yard score to lift Hinton High Bobcats to a 13-7 Coalfield Conference victory over Stoco Indians. A goal line stand earlier kept Stoco inches from a first down at the Hinton four yard line as the Bobcats claimed their fifth win and third conference win.
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Bunny” Stanley
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Bobcats Rally Past Stoco 13-7 In Gridiron Thriller
Bobcats surged from a 7-0 halftime deficit to upset Stoco 13-7 on Stanley’s 65 yard run and Bennett’s 2 point attempt. Hinton’s backs staged the comeback with 292 rushing yards as Stoco fumbled and gave the Indians the lone score, while Michigan State notes mention Macklin Field Stadium’s 50,745 capacity and higher attendance last season.
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Turn Out for Initial Blue Hawk Hoop Session
Becket football and basketball notes report a 20 turn out for Beckley College basketball practice under coach Eddie McGinnis. The piece notes strong WVU exposure in football with VMI facing West Virginia Mountaineers and lists several potential newcomers and local players from Beckley area crowds. First conference game slated for Morris Harvey on December 3.
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Did You Know Facts From Aiding Field Study
Pocket gophers run backward as fast as forward using their tail as a guide. Most bees die in winter except the queen who survives to found a new generation. Earthworms are crucial to soil fertility. The Brown Pelican, with a one foot bill, is the largest coastal bird. The Wandering Albatross has the widest wingspan recorded at eleven feet four inches. Musk from Orient musk deer is worth five dollars in Mongolia and more elsewhere, used in perfume production.
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WW Jr. Baseball Circuit to Meet for 1955 plans
The Warren Williams Junior Baseball League holds its first 1955 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Beckley Newspapers Library. All 1954 sponsors expected, with interest from new joiners. Legion posts 70 and 32, Holyfield Candy, Beckley College, Crab Orchard, Home Insurance, and pres Irv Goldstein to attend. Election of officers and sponsor recruitment on agenda.
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Andy Stars As Colonels Win
Greenbrier Military School Colonels beat Staunton Military Academy Jayvees 7 to 6 in Lewisburg. Staunton scored first on Dick Allenton 35 yard TD. Andy capped drive with 20 yard TD run and extra point after a line crash. Harlan Stockey interception set up the winning Greenbrier drive as Dennis Shafoose helped move deep into Staunton territory.
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New Officials of Little League to Meet Tonight
Al Braun new executive president of Beckley Little League will meet tonight with his executive officers and the two loops to discuss 1955 franchise applications and securing head managers. Braun is joined by Earl Riner as executive vice president with Ann Springer, Bill Harmon and Gene Larrick as officers. Invited are Presidents Laurence Pruett of the American League and Sam Cohn of the National League with their vice presidents Clarence Bibb and M. F. Barksdale. Meeting called for 7:30.
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Three Knockdown Rule Sparks Boxing Upset in New York
Johnny Saxton vows jail stint won’t slow him as he chases Kid Gavilan in Philadelphia. Gavilan weighs 148, Saxton 147, with Saxton aiming to prove himself after delays. The three knockdown rule controversy erupts in a Dreyer vs Tiscareno bout, as officials clash over stoppage rules and penalties.
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High Gun Tops Money-Winning Horses in Gold Cup Victory
High Gun led all the way to win the $82,250 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park by three lengths over Fisherman. This victory made High Gun the top money-winning horse of 1954, as of October 16.
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WVU Football Notes Include Player Marriages and New Father
Morgantown domestic gridiron notes report Eddie Dugan and Jerry Urda married. Ray Walsh shifts to the Green Bay Packers this fall and has become the father of a baby girl.
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